Round 24 Premier League. Announcement of Matches on Sunday 31-01-2010
Posted on January 31, 2010
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On Sunday, January 31 with two fights to continue the 24 th round of English Premier League. We offer you a preview of these matches.
Manchester City – Portsmouth
At the home stadium of Manchester City this season, has never lost, lost in front of their fans just 6 points. In the last 5 away matches Portsmouth scored only 1 point out of 15. In 15 visits to the “citizens’ club in the south of England have never managed to win – this series runs from August 1963. In the last 20 home matches “City” has always struck by the gate opponent – if mankuniantsam will differ again, it will be a repetition of the club record set in 1958.
In the disposal of the head coach of Manchester City captain Roberto Mancini is back Kolo Toure. Defender came with the African Cup and has already gained the necessary condition. But his former partner on Arsenal midfielder Patrick Vieira is still to climb. Perhaps the Frenchman will be ready for the next round match against Hull. ” Do not play Benzhani Mwaruwari and Robinho. The first is close to the transition in Sunderland, and the second left for Santos on loan.
For Portsmouth midfielder Jamie O’Hara to play, which “pumps” rented before the end of the season at Tottenham Hotspur FC. So far not returned to the African Cup of Kanu, Nadir Belhadj and Hassan Yebda. Under the issue of participation in the match for Tommy Smith and Pape Bouba Diop. Striker David Nugent is back in Burnley on loan
Arsenal – Manchester United
The key match of the tour to “Emireyts” converge “Arsenal and Manchester United.” Unbeaten “gunners” in the Premier League has had 10 fights, in which they scored 24 points. Arsenal is the most efficient team championship, and a meeting with Aston Villa last round was the first goalless draw for the Trust Arsene Wenger in the season. “Red Devils” not lose “gunners” for the past 4 full-time matches in the Premier League. However, mankuniantsy so far never managed to win the “Emireyts. On the account of Arsene Wenger’s 299 victories in the Premier League. Success will go to him for second place – ahead will only Sir Alex Ferguson, on account of which 438 victories.
Arsenal midfielder once again ready to help Alexandre Song, recently returned from the African Cup. Small chance to play against the champion of England still have a Thomas Vermaelen, whose suspected broken leg was not confirmed. There is Thomas not have time to recover in time, it will replace the experienced Sol Campbell. Eager for the fight Nicklas Bendtner, Samir Nasri and Emmanuel Eboue. Robin van Persie, Kieran Gibbs and Johan Djourou – traumatized.
Its 4-match disqualification will serve a central defender with Manchester United Rio Ferdinand. His replace Nemanja Vidic, who missed the last 6 fights his club because of problems with the nerve of his right foot. Not ready to play John O’Shea and Owen Hargreaves.
7 Clubs Offered to Fernandez to Become Their Own
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Businessman Tony Fernandez after his unsuccessful attempt to buy London’s West Ham received proposals from 7 clubs at once to become their owner.
Recall that the Malaysian Fernandez, owns the company AirAsia, walked among the favorites to have become the new owner of West Ham. However, as is well known club from Upton Park in the end went to David Sullivan and David Gold.
Seeing the desire businessmen to invest in football, just 7 clubs offered Fernandez to buy them. According to the BBC, three are from the English Premier League, and the remaining four – the lower divisions, including Chempionship. However, in Malaysia is no longer going to invest in any of the clubs.
“I love West Ham, but also think that the club should be one boss, and I’m not going to be just a holder of a small stake. This is not easy. I’m so much like West Ham, that I can not imagine myself cares for someone else, “- said Fernandez.
Added that Fernandez, who also owns a team of “Formula 1″ Lotus, is a fan of “Hammers” for 35 years. According to rumors, one of the three clubs in Premier League is in distress “Portsmouth”.
Figueroa Has Signed a New Contract with Wigan
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Left back Wigan Maynor Figueroa put an end to rumors about his future by signing a new contract with the club until 2012 on improved conditions.
In January, around the future of 26-year-old player’s national team of Honduras there were a lot of rumors. It was rumored that the services Minor interested Sunderland, headed by ex-coach Wigan, Steve Bruce.
However, now, Wigan and Sunderland – the neighbors on the tournament table. Perhaps that is why Figueroa, who has long been wooing in the more competitive clubs, decided to postpone his departure from the “Day-Vee Stadium” at least until the summer.
“He – the highest professional level. Undoubtedly one of the best, with whom I’ve worked for all the time in football. I am very happy that we were able to reward him and put an end to all these silly rumors that went around his name in recent weeks” .
“He never told me that he wants to leave the club. I can repeat that if we decide to sell someone from the major players in our team, it was only when it’s the right time, and the money will be reinvested in the club to move to a new level “, – quotes the head coach latiks Roberto MartÃnez BBC.
Recall that Figueroa moved to Wigan Athletic in December 2007 from the Honduran “Deportivo Olimpia. In the season of Premier League 2008/09 Minor came out in the starting lineup absolutely all matches of your club. On the account of counsel stunning goal that he scored with his half of the field in the gate “Stoke” in the course of the current campaign.
“I am pleased that put an end to all this talk – now I can 100% focus on the game for Wigan,” – said he footballer.
Benitez Pleased with The Game in The Second Half
Posted on January 30, 2010
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Head coach of Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez said that he was absolutely pleased with the play of their charges in the second half Saturday’s Premier League match against Bolton.
Recall that the “red” managed to get a victory at Anfield with a score of 2:0. Both rivals had chances to distinguish themselves, but the first goal scored all the same owners – this is Dirk Kuyt was able to get ahead of Gary Cahill and close the discount head Alberto Aquilani.
In the second half Liverpool continued to press, the long-range strike and Emiliano Insua, encountering the leg of Kevin Davis, flew yet again at the gate Jussi Yaskelaynena. Moments like the exit Lee Chung Yong for gate Reyna, when only Sotirios Kyrgiakos saved Merseyside club from the true goal in the second half at Bolton was not.
“It was very important to win, score 3 points. Maybe in the first half we were poor, but in the second they played much better. For each of us was very important to achieve victory.”
“In the first half we had one or two points. The second half was totally different – we controlled the game, had a lot of opportunities. In football you want to use my chances. In the second half we pressed and played noticeably better, so that the difference in the first half of the match was great.
“Once again we have kept the gates” dry “, and it is very nice. I hope that this will positively impact on our confidence before the next match against Everton.” Again we need a victory, “- said Benitez told Sky Sports.
Terry Brought a Victory for Chelsea Over The “Burnley”
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Chelsea has developed its advantage at the head of the tournament table Premier League, beating away “Burnley”. The winning goal scored captain “blue” John Terry.
At the starting line-up “purple” was a central defender Leon Cort, bought from “Stoke” for 1.5 million pounds per week. Two other newcomers – goalkeeper Nicky Weaver and striker Frederic Niemann started the match on the bench.
Head coach of “blue” Carlo Ancelotti launched in the starting lineup of Alex and Yuri Zhirkov. They replaced the Portuguese Ricardo Carvalho and Deco, respectively. Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou, as expected, was granted rest – Ivorians was not listed even in stock.
Chelsea immediately seized the initiative in their hands. However, probably a beginner Premier League and knowingly give it away by going to the game in a counterattack. In the first 10 minutes the guests’ Turf Moor “failed to seriously trouble Brian Jensen – blows from Frank Lampard and Nicolas Anelka failed.
Closer to the middle of half the owners have to equalize the game. However, at 26 minutes the Londoners were punished their opponent’s weapons – a quick counterattack. Petr Cech put the ball in the game, Joe Cole raced on the right flank, and then made the transfer at the left edge of the penalty Florent Malouda. Frenchman in touch otpasoval in the center of Anelka, and Nicolas, also in touch, effectively concluded the combination of – 0:1.
At 35 minutes, Brian Luz, where “Burnley” have not scored a single point and did not score any goals, performed the first replacement and seems forced. This Christian Kalvenes gave up his place to David Edgar. At the break the team left with a minimum advantage of the guests on the bill and with a very solid game.
50 minutes “Burnley” in one of the few attacks have returned to score a goal. This is Steven Fletcher has processed the transfer partner, technical mastery deceived Alex and I stayed with the left leg – 1:1. Best Scorer “purple” sang a small masterpiece, and even desperate twine Cech did not become a hindrance.
It seemed that only the missed goal angered the “blue”. They had sort of storming the gates of Jensen, and Joe Cole even managed to hit the head of possession of Brian, however, the moment before the assistant referee on the crest of recorded offside the Englishman. At 72 minutes Ancelotti threw into the battle, Daniel Sturridge, he was replaced by Joe Cole.
“Burnley” managed to move the game from their gates, while near the penalty Jensen still felt the tension. On 76 minutes the field was forced to leave Ashley Cole – defender got a small injury, attacking someone else’s gate. Thus, released from the bench Deco took place in the middle of the field, but Zhirkov has shifted to the left flank of Defense.
At 82 minutes, everything fell into place. Lampard takes the corner, and its transfer to respond, John Terry, left without care and vyprygnuvshy above all – 1:2. “Blue” confidently brought things to the final victory, while the owners have not found the strength to prevent it.
The match turned out difficult, however, Chelsea overcame the difficulties and recorded in their asset yet another important victory. After celebrating the success of the “Turf Moor, Londoners have increased its lead at the head of the tournament table from Manchester United and Arsenal, who on Sunday will play each other. “Burnley”, however, sank into a zone of departure.
Tottenham Hotspur Bought Kabul
Posted on January 30, 2010
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London’s Tottenham Hotspur officially confirmed the acquisition of central defender Portsmouth Younes Kaboul.
Spurs have been negotiating on the transfer over the past few days. Portsmouth was forced to sell one of its best players because of financial distress – the club again, no money for salaries of staff and players.
Finally, on Saturday held the return of Kabul at White Hart Lane. Given that Ledley King and Jonathan Woodgate had permanent health problems, the 24-year-old Frenchman is a good chance of getting into the starting team Harri Rednappa.
Recall that Kabul was bought by Tottenham Hotspur FC at AJ Auxerre in the summer of 2007. However, having failed to gain a foothold in the club from north London, 12 months later, the former youth team player moved to France “Fratton Park – just there at the time and worked Rednap.
“I think he’s young central defender, whose rapid development has taken place only in recent years. He added since then when he came to Portsmouth – he was great to play head, he is quick and makes excellent transfer. His progress was evident.
“Now, its concentration is equal to that of his confidence, and his bright future awaits. I think he has every chance to go to the World Championship in the France team. We are satisfied that he is now with us and it is a good acquisition target for Tottenham Hotspur FC, – Rednapp said in an interview to the official web site “spurs”.
Liverpool Beat at Home “Bolton”
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Liverpool celebrated a home victory over Bolton with a score of 2:0, with a good ball Dirk Kuyt and an own goal by Kevin Davies.
Head coach of the “red” Rafael Benitez left on the bench Lucas and Maxi Rodriguez. But midfielder Alberto Aquilani and striker David N’Gog were transferred to the starting line-up.
Helmsman Bolton Owen Coyle limited only change compared with a victory over the “Burnley” on the week. Instead striker Ivan Klasnic left midfielder Mark Davies, heal their trauma. Leased from Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere was in stock.
The first dangerous moment came after 3 minutes after the starting whistle of referee Steve Bennett. Matt Taylor won the fight on horseback approaches to the penalty and threw the ball head on the course of Tamir Cohen. Israelite began to run to handle the ball, and this gave time, Pepe Reina, to exit the gate and eliminate the danger.
Merseyside club possessed the ball more often than the opponent, but the gate Jussi Yaskelaynena hardly threatened. The game was of some malleable nature, and it seems to have been on hand to guests. At the 23 minute wards Coyle almost caught Liverpool on a counterattack. Lee Chung Yong-ran into the breach, and then using Cohen’s confused defenders, broke into the penalty box, left the Rhine and katnul ball into the goal. However, with the most ribbons managed to dislodge the projectile Sotirios Kyrgiakos. Experienced Greek saved his team.
Despite the absence of wing beats, it was the hosts on 37 minutes opened the account. Emiliano Insua from the left edge of the penalty hung to the far post. Even the outgoing ball managed to return Aquilani – Italian head threw the center of our goalie, which came to the rescue Dirk Kuyt sent it into the net – 1:0. Magic wand once again helped the Merseyside club, but Aquilani wrote in his first asset assists.
Trailer to half-time Bolton had a shock, but returned to score a goal is not reached. Lee, who beat two defenders on the edge of the penalty sought to make, but saw the yellow card for simulation. And early in the second half of the “red” were obliged to double the expense. Albert Riera shot from the left flank in the center of the penalty, where the touch strikes Steven Gerrard. Yaskelaynen reflected the ball in front of him right on the leg Ngoga. David was obliged to slaughter, but instead only struck a crossbar.
On 63 minutes Mark Davis has committed an unforgivable mistake near his own penalty area. Taken possession of the ball Gerrard struck a powerful long-range strike, but made Yaskelaynen Seiv. Soon the coaches made the replacement. We host Leiva appeared instead Aquilani, and guests Vladimir Weiss, instead of Taylor.
And on 70 minutes Liverpool still managed to double the expense. After a not very successful a corner N’Gog threw the ball outside the penalty Insua. Argentine defender struck, and after a ricochet from Kevin Davies had a goal – 2:0. Yaskelaynen not had time to react to change the trajectory of stroke.
In the remainder of the Merseyside club wholly owned initiative and able to distinguish a few more times. Nevertheless, the account remained unchanged. Bolton have not managed to create anything in front, despite the output from the seat striker Johan Elmander. In the second 45 minutes of sharp points at the gate Reyna did not exist. Wilshire on the field and has not appeared.
Liverpool FC in the third round in a row managed to keep its gates “dry”. The patient is definitely getting better. Benitez team is now just one ochke from the fourth position, which still continues to hold Tottenham Hotspur. Bolton looked good until the first missed the ball, but in the second half frankly wilted.
Round 24 Premier League. Announcement of Matches on Saturday
Posted on January 30, 2010
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On Saturday, Jan. 30 family fights will start on 24 th round of English Premier League. We offer you a preview of these matches.
Liverpool – Bolton
On the account of Liverpool’s unbeaten run of 5 matches, in which the team scored 11 points out of 15. Nevertheless, the public continues to mercilessly criticize the head coach Rafael Benitez. In the last 6 away matches Bolton suffered 4 defeats by typing in any 2 points. At Anfield ‘Bolton could not win more than half a century – as much since January 1954. “Reds” won all the last 6 meetings against the club with the “Reebok”. During the week of Bolton celebrated the victory over the “Burnley”, the first time in 23 games last in the Premier League being able to keep their gates locked.
Liverpool will not help the defenders Fabio Aurelio and Philipp Degen because of injuries. But Daniel Agger has fully recovered and in the application of his team gets. In order and Steven Gerrard, in the week returned to operation after the injury.
Head Coach Bolton Owen Coyle, probably will not change the composition of which has won victory in the previous round. Rented winger Vladimir Weiss will once again be on the bench spare. The other newcomer American Stuart Holden has a slight thigh muscle strain, and his debut will have to wait.
Wigan Athletic – Everton
Wigan lost only once in the last 8 games in all competitions for their “Day-Wee Stadium.” However, prior to the departure area within reach – just 2 points. Unbeaten Everton has already 8 matches in the Premier League, allowing David Moyes Trust rise to ninth position in the standings. In the last 10 meetings rivals “latiks” scored only 2 wins – 6 more victories on the account “irisok.”
Wigan risks would be missing its captain Mario Melchiot, ushibshego neck in a match against Blackburn on Wednesday. Golkiper Chris Kirkland is still in the hospital, while his colleague Richand Kingson at the African Cup, so that the gates of the team will continue to protect Vladimir Stojkovic.
For Everton can not play a Mikel Arteta. The Spaniard, barely returned to operation after a year of treatment, inguinal pulled muscle in training. Tony Hibbert and Jack Roduell still traumatized, and Ayegbeni Yakubu and Joseph Yobo returned from the African Cup.
West Ham – Blackburn Rovers
In the last 8 rounds West Ham suffered only 2 defeats, but despite this is outside the zone of departure only on goals scored and goals conceded. Blackburn Rovers will try to win a third consecutive victory. However, out of 15 possible exit points in the final showdown “Rovers, scored only 2. Blackburn Rovers knows victories at Upton Park since April 1994. Team Sam Allardyce has lost 13 times in the last 16 away matches.
Coach West Ham’s Gianfranco Zola will again be able to count on midfielder Scott Parker and left-back Herity Ilunga. Both players overcame a hamstring injury. Striker Carlton Cole scored the shape and ready to go from the first minutes. In the hospital are Danny Gabbidon, Guillermo Franco, Kiron Dyer, Zawonia Hines and Luis Boa Morte.
Blackburn Rovers failed to declare at the time of its beginner Bastyurka Yildirim, he made his debut in the next round. Defender Chris Samba returns after suspension. David Dunn is absent from the trauma of caviar. Midfielder Vince Grella just resumed training and is not yet ready to play.
Hull – Wolverhampton
After 4 consecutive away games “Hull” finally returns to his native “Kay-C Stadium. Before home defeat against Manchester United on December 27 Tigers have not lost in their arena for 5 matches. Wolverhampton Wanderers FC lost only once in the last 4 match, but is outside the flight zone only on goal difference. Hull does not know victories over 8 rounds. “Wolves”, however, can not have 400 minutes to score in the Premier League.
Yet recovered talisman “Halla” midfielder Jimmy Bullard. But Amir Zaki will qualify for his debut. Under the issue of participation in the match for defender Kamil Zayatte. Giovanni Kamel Hylas definitely not play. Midfielder Seyi Olofinyana another African Cup of Nations.
Wolverhampton Wanderers FC are ready to help defender George Elokobi and striker Stefan Maierhofer. Michael Kaytli and Dave Edwards will take another 2 weeks for recovery. Hopes to return to the striker Sylvain Ebanks-Blake.
Fulham – Aston Villa
Fulham will hold its first home match of Premier League in 2010. On “Craven Kottadzh” “summer residents” nobody has been losing 10 meetings in a row. Aston Villa could not score for 4 rounds, dialing for this period only 2 points. Fulham suffered 4 defeats in the last 4 rounds and won the team by Roy Hodgson does not know already 5 rounds.
Striker Fulham midfielder Bobby Zamora and Simon Davies continues to recruit form after returning to the system. Clint Dempsey, Paul Konchesky and John Peynsil – traumatized.
Head Coach Aston Villa Martin O’Neill is expected to release the same composition as in the match against Arsenal in the week. Still unwell Stephen Warnock and John Carew. Midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker was out for 3 months.
Birmingham – Tottenham
In the middle of the week was interrupted 12-match unbeaten run “Birmingham”. This Chelsea paid a novice Premier League crushing defeat with the score 3:0. Head coach Alex McLiesh hopes that his players will be able to recover from this failure and take in its confrontation with the other London club. Tottenham Hotspur lost only once in the last 5 away matches and still continues to hold their place in the zone of the Champions League. In 6 out of 7 matches last Spurs have kept their doors “dry”, but the last 24 years, only just managed to take away the victory from St Andrews – it happened in March 2006 (0:2). Houses Birmingham is not playing for 7 games, and this season the club has 9 “of dried leaves.
For Birmingham City hopes to debut midfielder Craig Gardner, recently acquired over 3 million pounds from Aston Villa. Kevin Phillips has not yet recovered after stretching groin muscles, but Cameron Jerome healed a little ankle injury.
Tottenham Hotspur are still forced to do without winger Aaron Lennon. Striker Roman Pavlyuchenko will hold in the hospital for another week. Quoting defender Benoit Assou-Ekotto resumed training. Defender Ledley King may not allow play a knee injury.
Burnley – Chelsea
When Brian Luz, who was replaced as head coach of the Burnley, Owen Coyle, the team has not scored a single point and not scored a single goal. In the last 4 home games “maroon” 4 times a draw. In the last 3 matches of visiting Chelsea scored only 2 points, but despite that, on the basis of the last 6 rounds Team Carlo Ancelotti is the best in the Premier League. “Burnley” can not win in the Premier League for 11 rounds. “Blue” scored 2 wins in the last 7 away matches.
The application “Burnley” will get two newcomers in the face goalkeeper Nicky Weaver and defender Leon courts. Andre Bikey has returned from Africa Cup. Graham Alexander has not yet healed stretching the gastrocnemius muscle. Chris McCann should get better after a small knee injury.
Steering Chelsea’s Carlo Ancelotti decided to rest striker Didier Drogba and Salomon Kalou, who had returned from the African Cup. Midfielders Michael Essien and Juliano Belletti still traumatized.
Nicknames of British Football Clubs. Part 2
Posted on January 30, 2010
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We continue to study the origin and significance of nicknames of British clubs. This time it was the turn Chempionshipa.
Barnsley
Nicknames: “mongrel”, “red”
Nickname “mongrel” Barnsley “received from its mascot – mutts Toby, who entertained audiences for years to” Oukvell. Toby was so close to the fans, that at certain times it even put on the emblem of the club. But in the 90 years talisman (or rather a man who wore his costume) has become quite undignified – tease during a match in the police and the audience, and finally, after Toby, throwing a handful of candy into the crowd, which nearly injured a girl from its services have decided to refuse. This was a tragedy for the residents of the city, but leaders of the club were adamant and even changed the logo, to erase the image of the disobedient Toby fans. Still, the nickname has become so familiar that the other – “Reds”, the color of the form, used very rarely.
Blackpool
Nicknames: “bullets”, “mandarin”, “summer-visitors”
One of the two main resorts of All England (second – Brighton), a British Las Vegas – Blackpool, known more for its beaches and attractions, rather than the football team. Yet there were a “spa” (this nickname, I think everything is clear), good times. Nickname “mandarins” team won in the 20-ies of the last century, after the recommendation of the local referee Albert Hargreaves chose a orange form. Hargreaves was crazy about the orange color after watching the match Holland – Belgium. Form after often changed, but after the Second World War and the famous’ Matthews final “(which is probably the best FA Cup final of all time)” tangerine “nickname and the form of finalizing a” Blackpool. ”
Bristol City
Nickname: “robin”
Nickname “robins” fix for the “City” at a time when their emblem was the bird (1976-1994), whose name reflects the color of the form teams. The history of disappearing from the bird emblem of something similar to the history of mutts Toby. Only Malinovka Skrampi to remain as a mascot and trademark, but then with her decided to remove the logo, which still causes the most severe criticism of the fans, demanding return of the old logo.
Cardiff
Nickname: “Blue Bird”
Nickname has gone from mascot – a blue bird Bartley, who became a symbol of the club and got on the logo. This is not a previously unknown species of birds, but just a little bird in blue – the colors of the form “Cardiff City”. A bird came after Sam Hammam, the former owner of the club, decided to re-brand (even wanted to change the name of the club, but the time felt the outrage of fans). Bird liked and stayed in the new design of the logo.
Coventry
Nickname: “sky blue”
Everything is simple – the color of the form “Coventry” and became a nickname for the team.
Crystal Palace
Nickname: “Eagles”
The name of the club, as we know, went to the famous building of Exhibition Crystal Palace (the building was almost fully glazed), built as far back as ancient times in the same area, the birthplace and the club (the creators of it were just working the very same Crystal Palace). Sam Crystal Palace burned down later (in 1936), but the club for a long time called “glaziers” (and the entire area of Crystal Palace). He was very conservative and played in the maroon-blue uniform. But once the club has come well-known manager Malcolm Allison and forever changed the image of the “Palace”. He persuaded the leadership that must change form (making it red and blue) and a nickname, select the eagle mascot of the club and putting it on the new logo. Presumably, the shape and mascot have been at loggerheads with then popular “Barcelona and Benfica.
Derby
Nickname: “sheep”
Nickname rather unusual for our latitudes because of the ambiguous meaning. But in England, sheep are highly respected, and nothing wrong with this animal is not found. In the case of the “Derby” mascot of the club came together with the club. He was elected to the honor of the regiment of militia, is located near the locations of the club. Also, this regiment gave the club anthem. Lamb Rummy entertains the audience at Pride Park “so far.
Doncaster
Nicknames: “tramps”, “Donnie”, “Vikings”
With the nickname “vagabond” ( “Rovers”) and “Donnie” all clear. The first part of the name of the club, very popular prefix for English clubs since the birth of football. Second – the abbreviated name of the city on the River Don. The most interesting story appears on the emblem of the club Viking. Yes, the city of Doncaster has an ancient history, and the Vikings in it, too, had pohozyaynichat with the Romans, Normans and other nations. But it’s just different. In 1972, the owner of an automotive company’s “Rover” Maurice Setters was able to negotiate with the owners of nearly the same name of the club that a certain amount on their logo appeared Viking – a symbol of “Rover”. Validity of the transaction was completed, but so like the Viking fans that he decided not to remove the logo from – hence the nickname “Vikings”.
Ipswich Town FC
Nicknames: “tractor”, “blue”
Nickname “tractor”, strange as it was coined by the fans “Ipswich”, having a good sense of humor. During the last call in the highest division of English fans “Ipswich” is often compared his team with a tractor, which crushes on their way glamorous team elite. At this time there are many krichalok on the tractor, which was self-deprecating humor, for Ipswich – the center of traditionally agricultural region. Someone like Matt Holland, many years captain of the team, like it, someone like the legend of the club and the recent manager Jim Medzhiltonu, no, because in his words evoked the image of men chewing carrot. But the nickname stuck, and it became traditional for “Ipswich”.
Leicester
Nicknames: “fox”, “FOSS”, “blue army”
Nickname “FOSS” comes from the first name of the club, Leicester Fosse. ” What kind of animal, everyone knows who watched cult cartoon “Madagascar.” But the “fox” – a tribute to tradition. The fact that Leicestershire – traditionally a hunting area, where they were the best lands for hunting foxes, are very popular in England all-time entertainment. Lisa – this is actually a symbol of the city of Leicester and the whole county, and present it to the emblem of the club.
Middlesbrough
Nicknames: “boatman”, “Boro”, “Red Army”, “smoggi”, “tisaydtsy”
A lot of nicknames for Middlesbrough. “Rechnik” – from the name of the stadium “Riverside”, located on the river bank. “Smoggi” – a nickname used by fans Newcastle and Sunderland, traditional opponents Boro. The fact that the industrial town of Middlesbrough during the Industrial Revolution is covered by dense unable factories. And now with the environment in this city is not all right. “Tisaydtsy” – from the name of the region.
Newcastle
Nickname: “Magpie”
“Magpies” – so traditionally in England called the commands that are white and black vertical striped form. Of the known teams – this is Newcastle United and Notts County. Often also called the team the fans Toon Army, Toon – the name of a special dialect Dzhordis, the inhabitants of this region.
Nottingham Forest
Nicknames: “Forest”, “foresters”, “red”, The Tricky Trees ( “cunning trees”?)
C “foresters” and “forest” is clear – in the name of the club there is the word “Forest”, ie “forest”, which is a tribute to the famous Sherwood Forest – one of the main attractions of Nottingham. But the fad nicknamed “The Tricky Trees”, which consume more and more often literally translated it was not possible – something like “Sly trees.”
Peterborough
Nickname: “chic”
Once, in 1921 as manager of the club “Fletton Pat Tyrrel placed in a newspaper advertisement that he” requires players to luxurious plush team (which incidentally lived in the backwoods of the regional leagues). After that, the old nickname “masons” gradually forgotten, but “Fletton United, began to call” luxury “, more ironically, as a joke. For in fact nothing chic in the club was not. So, Fletton “- is the ancestor of” Peterborough “, from which the club and got a gorgeous nickname.
Plymouth
Nickname: “The Pilgrims”
The logo of the club is the famous ship “Mayflower” on which the New World in search of a better life went from a noble seaport of Plymouth, a group of religious Englishmen, who decided to create a place of arrival – Massachusetts, a special community. These pilgrims have become a symbol of Plymouth (as well as other cities – Boston), and now the stadium “Argila” runs mascot – Pilgrim Pete.
Preston North End
Nicknames: “purple-white”, “nortendery”
The most commonly used nickname “the purple-white” – so traditionally in England called almost everyone who plays in a white form. But once this team called the “invincible”, because in the time of the birth of professional football “Preston” was very strong, and this is the first time the team made a “double”, winning the championship and FA Cup.
Queens Park Rangers
Nicknames: “Hoops”, “superobruchi”, “Rangers
Nickname “rangers” (or “armed rangers”) at the club from the very beginning, because the very name of the club stands for “ranger” – many players were the first team from the area of Royal Park. From “hoops” complex – itself the nickname “Hoops” traditionally given to teams that play in the form of a broad (a prerequisite!) Horizontal stripes. CRC, both times, in such form and long plays. The prefix “super” was added in order to distinguish between the CRC and the “reading”, also wearing a nickname. Matches “Reading” and CRC may also be called “Obruchev derby” for fans of the team has long been debated, whose hoops correctly. Fans CRC fans “Redinga” often called “FakenHups. “Hoopes” – this is precisely the “hoops.
Reading FC
Nicknames: “royalists”, “Hoops”, “biscuits”
But lately, nicknamed “Hoops” for “reading” is used less and less. As well as “cookies” (also in honor of the form). In the course of another – “royalists”, because the city is located in Reading Berkshire, which is so full – Royal County of Berkshire. The fact is that there is Royal Windsor Castle, has long been used as the official residence of British monarchs.
Scunthorpe
Nickname: “Iron”
“Iron” or “iron” – the so-called “Scunthorpe” because of the fact that the city Scunthorpe traditionally known for development of metallurgical industry and iron ore deposits. Sleeper (or a piece of iron) in the hand of the worker – this is the emblem of the club. If on a piece of metal was not written “Iron”, then it could well be taken as a decorative bottle of liquor.
Sheffield United
Nickname: “Blade”
But in the steel capital of England Sheffield to develop the logo came up creatively putting there crossed sabers, hinting that the best steel is precisely here – in Sheffield. Nickname “Blade” from there.
Sheffield Wednesday
Nicknames: “owls”, “medium”
With the environment is simple – just this day cricket progenitors football club, who were called “Wednesday Cricket Club. But the “owls” to the other Sheffield club (actually third, since there is also the world’s oldest club – Sheffield FC) began in the early twentieth century, after the mascot of the club was an owl (Stadium “SHU” called Owlerton). Prior to that, “Wednesday” was known also as the “United” – “blades”, but since this nickname more associated with more successful at the time adversaries, then decided to withdraw from it. But at the stadium “Sheffield” appears live mascot – a real owl, which sits on the upper gate before the match.
Swansea
Nicknames: “Swans”, “Jackie”
Swan in English – Swan, therefore, not surprising that this is what came to be called players on the team Swansea. Furthermore, the proud bird hit and the emblem of the club. But “Jack” is often called fans of the team because of the famous Newfoundland Jack – a dog that became famous for huge number of people rescued from the water and after the death was awarded the monument in the city Swansea.
Watford
Nicknames: “hornets”, “golden guys”
“Hornets” – because, in the form of “Watford” traditionally used three colors – yellow, black and red, which just correspond to the colors of hornets. “Golden Boys” – as fans call themselves “Watford” (also “yellow army”). Previously, they were also called “brewers” due regard to the brewery, “Benskins, who owned part of the” Vikereydzh Road.
West Bromwich
Nicknames: “Albion”, “hawthorn”, “bags”, “blackbirds”
The richest range of nicknames from West Bromwich. The official nickname is considered “blackbirds”, because of the Song Thrush in the logo of the club. But very often used, and “bags” or “bags”. There are several variants of the origin of this nickname. In one version of the so-called players began to West Brom because of the leather pouches that were used to collect money for the tickets. But the more likely are baggy shorts, which have played football team at the beginning of the last century, which gave the right to name the players and fans of “bags”. “Hawthorn” – from behind a bush of hawthorn in the logo.
“Burnley” Bought Defender “Celtic”
Posted on January 30, 2010
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“Burnley” completed the acquisition of left-back Scottish Celtic Danny Fox. The deal amounted to approximately 1.8 million pounds.
23-year-old football player in his time speaking to youth England in November last year, made his debut for the home team in Scotland. Even fairly young, but already having over their shoulders international experience liked the new football coach “Burnley” Brian Luz.
Amount of transfer Fox kept secret, but according to unofficial data, it was 1.8 million pounds. This 300 thousand pounds more than he paid Celtic in July, when the defender played for English “Coventry”.
Fox has already undergone a medical examination for “Turf Moor” and signed a contract for a period of 4.5 years. On account Defender 22 matches in the starting lineup for Celtic, but Tony Mowbray, he stopped getting regular playing practice.
Complete the transition to a novice could not in time to Saturday’s match against Chelsea, so that with the debut of Fox will have to wait. But play with the leader of another championship newcomer – defender Leon Cort, bought on Thursday for “Stoke”.